Did I wait too long?

[LoHo]

Here are my rear brake pads:

Wadda ya think? They have a couple thou more in 'em, right?

[DiverRay]

Sure LoHo, you need the other leg "modified"! What does the rotor look like??? If needed, I think I have a spare.....

[bikerphil]

Nice, that's getting your money's worth.

[dbeardslee]

You know those calipers have a little door on them. If you open it it you can inspect the pads in about two seconds. Dunno why I thought I should mention that.

You can also get a complete set of kevlar carbon fiber brake pads from Amazon - front and rear - for $15 and change. New rotors cost a LOT more - if you can find them.

[LoHo]

I had already ordered the pads...thanks for the Amazon tip, I took advantage a while ago. I had checked the inspection window and figured they were almost gone. I was shocked that they were so badly worn; they didn't really stop or sound different, but they sure were gone!

[motoman]

I had already ordered the pads...thanks for the Amazon tip, I took advantage a while ago. I had checked the inspection window and figured they were almost gone. I was shocked that they were so badly worn; they didn't really stop or sound different, but they sure were gone!

Nice job there Larry. Looks like you got your monies worth........and fairly decent even wear. Rotors metal being hardened stainless steel is lots harder than the brake pads backing plate.
if the rotors just kinda look like an old 33 1/3 record, the new pads may be anti-koc for a bit till they seat to thr grooves. My front brake rotors have been anti-loc for a couple decades now. A riding and following adjustment is all that's ever needed. Been that way so long that its just muscle memory that works fine!

[hamjam]

I think you have successfully cleaned the rust and any pitting you may have on your SS rotors..

[dbeardslee]

One other thought - you probably shouldn't throw those away. Well, at least not until the people at the guinness book have had a chance to come measure them.

[ViperRon]

Larry
Its not too late!!!!!! You are here now but a thought for net time is, when you get to the red light running a little fast and a garbage truck is coming the other way and can not stop that may be too late.

So its not too late learn from your mistake. This is a serious one on this bike. Its the type that we search for what happened to you and then find out we don't want to know. Now replace them **** brakes Larry!!!!!

[skids]

I had already ordered the pads...thanks for the Amazon tip, I took advantage a while ago. I had checked the inspection window and figured they were almost gone. I was shocked that they were so badly worn; they didn't really stop or sound different, but they sure were gone!

What kind of pads did you replace those with from Amazon? I got a set of pads from ebay that have been on the xs11E for many miles. They have always taken a lot of brake lever force just to slow the bike down. I almost rear-ended a car with plenty of stopping room with the wife on the back. Enuf is enuf! =8-O

[dbeardslee]

What kind of pads did you replace those with from Amazon? I got a set of pads from ebay that have been on the xs11E for many miles. They have always taken a lot of brake lever force just to slow the bike down. I almost rear-ended a car with plenty of stopping room with the wife on the back. Enuf is enuf! =8-O

The ones I got from Amazon are Volar VBP181's. Amazon sells complete sets for E,F,G, and H and another set for SF, SG, and SH. Both sets are $15.53 with free shipping. Haven't installed them yet, but they seem to get pretty good reviews.

[Radioguylogs]

Carbon Kevlar from D2Moto?

I'm happy with them.

[dbeardslee]

Carbon Kevlar from D2Moto?

Dems da ones.

[skids]

Dems da ones.

Thanks Mike and dbeardslee! Ordered and waiting...

[LoHo]

I scored the Amazon pads as suggested here, and they seem fine to me, but my opinion may be suspect at this point.